Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

MEITHEAL PHARMACEUTICALS INC

$85K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-7 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related roles.
  • Preferred experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industries.
  • Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
  • Familiarity with cross-functional collaboration with business teams.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling and scenario analysis.
  • Strong presentation skills using PowerPoint.
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools.

Responsibilities

  • Support the annual budget and ongoing forecasting processes.
  • Develop detailed financial models for key financial metrics.
  • Analyze business performance against budgets and forecasts.
  • Report on financial and operational performance indicators.
  • Evaluate market trends and their impacts on financial results.
  • Build business cases for strategic initiatives and investments.
  • Identify process improvements for financial reporting and forecasting.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket expenses.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance, plus life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match to support retirement savings.
  • Generous paid time off and company-paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Employee assistance program for personal and work-related support.
  • Onsite gym to promote health and wellness.
  • Hybrid work schedule for better work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

The pay range for this position is $85,000 to $115,000 / year. Payrate is determined by considering a person's prior experience and competence.

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

What We Offer
  • Competitive pay and medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Long- and short-term disability insurance, as well as life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with match
  • Competitive PTO and company-paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Onsite gym
  • Hybrid work schedule


Summary

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly analytical and results-oriented Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A to support financial planning, forecasting, business analysis, and strategic decision-making across the organization. This role will partner with leaders in Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, and Corporate Functions to provide financial insights that drive performance and support Meitheal's continued growth.

The ideal candidate will possess strong financial modeling capabilities, pharmaceutical industry knowledge, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.

Essential Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Support the annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range planning processes.
  • Develop and maintain detailed financial models for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and cash flow.
  • Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, identifying key business drivers and variances.
  • Partner with department leaders to develop accurate forecasts and spending plans.


Business Performance Analysis
  • Monitor and report on key financial and operational performance indicators.
  • Analyze financial and business trends to identify risks, opportunities, and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Prepare monthly management reporting packages and executive-level presentations.
  • Support development of dashboards and KPI reporting tools.


Commercial and Portfolio Finance
  • Support forecasting and analysis of product sales, gross-to-net adjustments, pricing, and profitability.
  • Analyze market trends, customer performance, and competitive dynamics impacting business results.
  • Assist in evaluating new product opportunities, product launches, and portfolio optimization initiatives.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis to support Commercial and Business Development teams.


Strategic Analysis
  • Build financial models and business cases for strategic initiatives.
  • Support ROI, NPV, and scenario analyses related to product investments, partnerships, and licensing opportunities.
  • Evaluate financial implications of operational and commercial decisions.


Reporting & Financial Management
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for leadership.
  • Ensure financial data integrity and consistency across reporting platforms.
  • Support month-end and quarter-end financial review processes.
  • Assist with Board and executive reporting materials as needed.


Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and financial processes.
  • Support automation and enhancement of reporting tools and financial systems.
  • Collaborate with Finance and IT teams to improve data quality and reporting capabilities.


Competencies
  • Strong financial and business acumen.
  • Exceptional analytical and quantitative capabilities.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across functions.
  • Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.


Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • 4-7 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related financial roles.
  • Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or life sciences industry experience preferred.
  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and management reporting processes.
  • Prior experience working with cross-functional business teams.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and scenario analysis.
  • Strong PowerPoint presentation development capabilities.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
  • Experience with financial planning and reporting tools such as Adaptive Planning, Anaplan, Hyperion, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms preferred.
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.


Education and/or Experience Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field required.
  • MBA, CPA, CFA, or progress towards certification preferred.


Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

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